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The well-tempered clavier
Book • 1950
The Well-Tempered Clavier is a seminal collection of preludes and fugues in all 24 major and minor keys, composed by Johann Sebastian Bach.
This work is divided into two books, each containing a complete cycle of pieces.
Bach's intention was to demonstrate the possibilities of tuning systems that allowed music to be played in any key, a concept known as "well temperament.
" The collection is celebrated for its technical mastery, emotional depth, and its profound influence on Western music.
It serves as a cornerstone of keyboard literature and is studied by musicians to this day.
This work is divided into two books, each containing a complete cycle of pieces.
Bach's intention was to demonstrate the possibilities of tuning systems that allowed music to be played in any key, a concept known as "well temperament.
" The collection is celebrated for its technical mastery, emotional depth, and its profound influence on Western music.
It serves as a cornerstone of keyboard literature and is studied by musicians to this day.
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Mentioned as a collection of keyboard music written in all 24 major and minor keys, published in 1722.
What does The Well-Tempered Clavier sound like in actual well temperament?
